Whether you are planning to "do it yourself" or hire a professional contractor, make sure you dig safe and call before you dig.... protect yourself for FREE.
When To Call:
Make sure you call 811, before you plant a tree, dig a pond, install a fence, mailbox, deck or install concrete.
The rule of thumb.... if you are going to dig - make sure you call first.
According to the Official 811 Website, "Homeowners often make risky assumptions about whether or not they should get their utility lines marked, but every digging job requires a call – even small projects like planting trees and shrubs. The depth of utility lines varies and there may be multiple utility lines in a common area. Digging without calling can disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm you and those around you and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Calling 811 before every digging job gets your underground utility lines marked for free and helps prevent undesired consequences."
How it Works:
Pick up the phone and call 811... when you dial, your call will be routed to the local One Call Center. Operators will ask you for the location of your digging job and route your call to affected utility companies. Your utility companies will then send a professional locator to your location to mark your lines within a few days. Once your underground lines have been marked, you will know the approximate location of your utility lines and can dig safely. This process usually takes 24 to 48 hours, and the service is FREE. Be SAFE before you DIG, call 811.
For region specific information regarding Northeast Ohio:
Ohio Utilities Protection ServicePhone: 1-800-362-2764www.oups.org
For region specific information regarding digging in Northwestern Pennsylvania:
Oil and Gas Producers Underground Protection ServicePhone: 1-800-925-0988Alternate: 740-587-0444www.ogpups.com
If you are looking for a contractor to install your next mailbox, fence or deck. Call Ex Amish Construction, the local contractor you can trust and for all of your do-it-yourself projects, make sure to call 811 and Dig Safe!
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